Semrad Lecture

The Susan and Dan Semrad Endowed Lecture Series in Non-Western Thought

The lecture series, inaugurated in 2002, is named to recognize the generosity of Susan and Dan Semrad in endowing an annual lecture in non-Western thought. Daniel J. Semrad graduated from Creighton’s College of Business in 1971. Dan has worked in Lincoln as an investment broker since 1976, joining the firm of A.C. Edwards & Sons in 1983.

The purpose of the lecture series is to broaden Creighton by bringing prominent scholars in non-Western thought to address students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The series of Semrad Lectures should open up a lively exchange of ideas that fosters intercultural understanding and dialogue. The lecture series is administered by the Department of Philosophy in consultation with the College of Business.

2015

Jay Garfield, Ph.D. The Doris Silbert Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy at Smith College

"Just Saying: Untying Daoist Knots"

2014

Mary Tiles, Ph.D, Professor Emerita Department of Philosophy University of Hawai’i at Mānoa